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Precison Cutting

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Two men operate a machine that uses wires to make equal portions out of a large slab of butter.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number PH 145

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133XR
Legacy ID
WHi 23487

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